The sculpture depicts a figure in a dynamic scene set in a woodland or forest. The central figure has long flowing hair and is adorned with various ornaments. The figure is partially clothed and holds a bow in one hand, with another object in the other hand. Surrounding the figure are trees, animals, and other natural elements. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a monochrome brownish hue with intricate textures and patterns. The relief sculpture conveys movement and action, with attention to detail, inviting viewers to imagine the scene in a mythological context.
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The sculpture depicts a figure in a dynamic scene set in a woodland or forest. The central figure has long flowing hair and is adorned with various ornaments. The figure is partially clothed and holds a bow in one hand, with another object in the other hand. Surrounding the figure are trees, animals, and other natural elements. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a monochrome brownish hue with intricate textures and patterns. The relief sculpture conveys movement and action, with attention to detail, inviting viewers to imagine the scene in a mythological context.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

America

German or Netherlandish 17th Century

Date
c. 1600/1625
Medium
lead alloy
Dimensions
overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
2004.118.1
Credit line
Gift of Andrew M. Brown
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Baroque
  • Netherlandish
  • German
  • place
  • allegory
  • America
Provenance

(sale, Astarte, Lugano, 24 April 2004, no. 764); Andrew M. Brown, Anchorage; gift 2004 to NGA.

NGA object ID 130228. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.